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Pink Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Pink Dress
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Pink Dress

Artifact SeriesObama Family Collection
Artifact IDFL2015.14
Object Type Dress
Designer (American, 1961)
Date 2015
Medium textile (silk), metal
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 19 5/8 in x L 45 1/8 in (49.8 cm x 114.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionLight pink sleeveless silk dress with black and dark green diagonal stripe detailing on front bodice. Split seam on the back of the skirt, and a zipper closure at the back.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Michelle Obama wore this dress for the cover of the May 2015 issue of Glamour Magazine.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the First Lady and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesObama Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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